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WORKSHOP I: Designing Active Learning Activities with Ethics in Mind, and Body (no matter if this is a fundamental principles class or an ethics-as-a-stand alone class, or any class in-between)

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park; Timothy Duane Reedy, University of Maryland, College Park

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Paper ID #49785Workshop: Designing Active Learning Activities with Ethics in Mind, andBody (no matter if this is a fundamental principles class or an ethics-as-a-standalone class, or any class in-between)Dr. Nicole Farkas Mogul, University of Maryland, College Park Nicole Mogul is a professor of engineering ethics and Science, Technology and Society at the University of Maryland, College Park.Dr. David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park David is the director of the Science, Technology and Society program at the University of Maryland, College Park. He works with STEM majors on the ethical and social dimensions of

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Full Papers I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Aleia Frye, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity, FYEE 2025

of first-year students’ ethical reasoning, as well as research on the development of culturally responsive ethics education in global contexts. He is an active member of the Kern Engineering Entrepreneurship Network (KEEN), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) FYEE 2025 Conference: University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Jul 27Exploring the Relationship between Moral Intuitions and Ethics Education among First-year Engineering Students in the US, Netherland, and China Abstract In recent years, there has been an increase in public discourse on how to confront ethicaldilemmas

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GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Lee Kemp Rynearson, Campbell University

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FYEE 2025

0.60 0.58 -0.02 5 7 2 Week 11 - Professional Ethics 0.58 0.59 0.01 6 5 -1 Week 3 - Lifelong Learning and Professional Organizations 0.55 0.53 -0.02 7 10 3 Week 1.5 - Engr. Techniques for Success (Night event) 0.54 0.55 0.01 8 9 1 Week 12 - Personal and Professional Values in Engineering 0.53 0.59 0.06 9 6 -3 Week 4 - Academic Ethics 0.53 0.57 0.04 10 8 -2 Week 5 - Effective Teams & Valuing Diversity 0.46 0.44 -0.02 11 14 3 Week 0 - Tartan Engineer (Orientation) 0.44 0.46 0.02 12 12

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WORKSHOP I: Integrating Service Learning into First-Year Engineering Courses: A Hands-On Workshop

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University; Anne Shea, Northeastern University; Kennedy Gallagher, Northeastern University

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FYEE 2025

, students areencouraged to engage in critical inquiry: questioning existing systems, reflecting on their ownassumptions, and connecting academic concepts to complex social issues. This ultimatelyprepares them to become thoughtful citizens equipped to address community challenges with bothintellectual rigor and empathetic understanding. Research has consistently shown that servicelearning leads to measurable improvements in student learning outcomes, including higherretention rates, improved problem-solving capabilities, and stronger ethical reasoning skills [2], [3].How does this help engineering students?Engineers, in particular, stand to gain tremendous value from service-learning experiences thatbridge technical expertise with community needs

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Nicole Dufalla, University of Virginia

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FYEE 2025

types of outlines. During an in-class ethics discussion, students were introduced to an ethics case study, then tasked with writing an outline for writing details about the case study.Results and DiscussionResults from the inclusion of these writing assignments is nascent but optimistic. During the Fall2023 semester writing assignment, the average student score on the rubric component of theassignment specified for writing, grammar and professionalism was 84.7%. In the Fall 2024semester writing assignment, after the presented technical writing assignments had beenintroduced, the average student score on the rubric component of the assignment specified forwriting, grammar and professionalism was 88%. Anecdotally, student writing was

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Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Anne Marguerite McAlister, University of Virginia; Benjamin Goldschneider, University of Virginia; Emily Wang, University of Virginia; William Harry Keenan, University of Virginia

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FYEE 2025

approachesused in smaller programs. Finally, only syllabi from common first year engineering courses wereused; we did not include any major-specific introductory engineering courses.FindingsLearning Outcomes as Habits and MindsetsMost introductory engineering course syllabi emphasized teamwork, communication, problemsolving, design, engineering tech/tools, and ethics (Table 2). Teamwork and communicationstood out as nearly universal to introductory engineering curricula, followed by engineeringdesign & process as an approach to problem solving indicating that these skills are highly valuedacross introductory engineering courses (Table 2). The consistent inclusion of engineering-specific tools and technology indicated an early commitment to building

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Full Papers III

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Cassie Wallwey, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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FYEE 2025

, or projects setsstudents up to more readily carry those mindsets into their own engineering design processes.First-year engineering students are often excited and eager to begin their journey as engineers.As such, they are often so eager to put on the “problem solver” hat that they jump to a singledesign solution before fully considering and understanding all aspects of the problem they seekto solve as well as the ethical, societal, environmental, and economic impacts (value added /created or potential shortcomings / unintended consequences) of multiple possible solutions –skipping an important step in the engineering design process that is referred to as “problemscoping” at my current institution. We define problem scoping (which precedes

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Barillas’s focus is on first-year engineering education, student engagement, interdisciplinary learning, and inclusive pedagogy. As Program Director for ID3EA, she has led curriculum development initiatives that integrate hands-on design, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving into the foundational course sequence. Her teaching emphasizes active learning, student-centered instruction, and the development of professional skills such as technical communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Her research interests include interdisciplinary education, curriculum innovation, and the retention and success of underrepresented students in engineering. FYEE 2025

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GIFTS II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Ashley Joyce Mont, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Katie Barillas, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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FYEE 2025

Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Barillas’s focus is on first-year engineering education, student engagement, interdisciplinary learning, and inclusive pedagogy. As Program Director for ID3EA, she has led curriculum development initiatives that integrate hands-on design, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving into the foundational course sequence. Her teaching emphasizes active learning, student-centered instruction, and the development of professional skills such as technical communication, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Her research interests include interdisciplinary education, curriculum innovation, and the retention and success of underrepresented students in engineering

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Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Rumeysa Tekin Baturalp, Texas Tech University; Nurcan Bac, Texas Tech University

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FYEE 2025

overview of their program,including curriculum structure, research strengths, career pathways, and real-world applications.Although a common presentation template is shared to promote consistency, departments vary inhow they deliver their sessions, often emphasizing different aspects of their field.Despite the structured nature of the seminar, limited research has evaluated its effectiveness inhelping students make informed choices about their major. Published studies highlight the valueof early exposure to disciplinary information and structured advising in supporting decision-making and retention in STEM fields [1, 2]. Additional work emphasizes the need for programsto align with student values—particularly regarding real-world relevance, ethics

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GIFTS I

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Becca Kiriazes, Catholic University of America

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FYEE 2025

adapted to other programs looking to boost student connectionand comfort on campus.References[1] A. D. Ronan, "A scavenger hunt activity to welcome first-year students to the civilengineering department," in Proc. 2019 ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo., 2019.[2] S. Gray, E. Lindsay, and J. Walraven, "Orienthunt: The development of a scavenger hunt tomeet the needs of a first year engineering orientation," in Australasian Association forEngineering Education Conference 2011: Developing Engineers for Social Justice: CommunityInvolvement, Ethics & Sustainability, Fremantle, Western Australia, Dec. 5–7, 2011[3] K. Morgan et al., "Work-in-progress: Reflection & projection: An exploration of a scavengerhunt assignment in an introduction to aerospace

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Full Papers II

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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FYEE 2025

problems. 2. Demonstrate proficiency in implementing an engineering design process: o Collect, analyze, and interpret data. o Use systematic methods to develop solutions for problems, and o Identify all relevant stakeholders, constraints, and needs. 3. Communicate engineering decisions to technical personnel. 4. Contribute effectively to an engineering team. 5. Evaluate the ethical implications of engineering decisions.Our students begin their academic journeys as general engineering students, regardless ofwhether they are first-time in college or transfer students; these students comprise the populationin this course. The course is primarily project-based, in contrast to the mostly high structurecourses from

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Full Papers IV

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FYEE 2025 Conference

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Katerina Goseva-Popstojanova, West Virginia University; Daniel Mackin Freeman, University of Washington; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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FYEE 2025

, faculty, and industry professionals foster meaningfulconnections and promote skills like discipline, self-esteem, ethical behavior [12], and resilience[13]. Undergraduate research deepens understanding of academic content, offers mentorship, andstrengthens ties to the chosen field. Undergraduate research experiences foster a sense ofbelonging and reinforce academic commitment [14],[15]. Tinto’s model of social integrationsuggests such connections improve student retention and graduation rates [16].This paper outlines the ACCESS program’s goals and approach, provides a five-year overviewof recruitment, scholarship, and enrollment trends, details co-curricular activities supportingstudent success and career development, and concludes with scholars